Drop In Sinks vs Undermount?
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Undermount bathtub vs Drop in?
Comments (7)For a 36" x 60" tub, if you were to pick granite tiles that cost $10 a square foot and the installation also cost you $10 a square foot, and you had a 12" deck all around the tub, the tub deck would cost you approximately $700 (I didn't even subtract for the tiles in the "open space" of the tub). That same surround, done as a slab, you'd be lucky to find granite for $50 a square foot. That'd make the slab cost $1750. Then, they're be the charge for polishing the edge. A bathtub rim is easily as big as 4 or 5 kitchen sinks, and a undermount charge for a kitchen sink usually runs $200-$300. Say they only charge you $600 for polishing the rim and mounting the tub properly. That brings the total for the slab up to $2350, vs. $700. In the scheme of things overall, not a significant difference in price when you factor it in over the years of enjoyment you'd get from it, but it's enough $$ in the short run to make you think twice about if it's what you really want. I'd personally go for the undermount. It's a much neater cleaner streamlined look that'd be worth it to me....See MoreMold resistant silicone for under-mount sink?
Comments (13)babyboomer1001: 100% silicone is perfect caulk between a sink flange and the bottom of stone. Polyseamseal and other Latex caulks are not; they do not have the adhesive stickiness or flexibility of silicone. It's best if you can pull your sink, clean the sink flange and stone bottom, recaulk with silicone and reinstall the sink. If this isn't reasonably possible, use a stiff plastic shim or plastic laminate to gouge the caulk out, clean the gap with acetone, and recaulk with silicone. Ignoring a leaking sink flange can have catastrophic consequences if your top has been "rodded" or reinforced with steel. If the fabricator used the wrong rod and/or the wrong bedding the rod can rust and blow up your top. I've fixed about 8 of these so far and it runs around $1,000.00-$1,600.00....See MoreCan you replace a drop-in sink with an undermount sink (granite)?
Comments (3)Yes, I understand that the edges of the granite would need to be done. But I think that is a relatively minor issue. From what I've googled, it seems that the cutout for a drop-in sink is usually larger than for an undermount sink, so it is/may not be possible to put in an undermount sink if you already have a drop-in sink. I'm trying to figure out if/how I can figure out how big my cutout is in the granite for the drop-in sink without removing the sink. Then I might be able to figure out whether the cutout is too big for my new sink. The other thought I had was if the counter is already in place, how do you get the undermount sink in place? It would have to go through the cabinet, right? My cabinets have a wood piece (?frame) running between the double doors, so I'm pretty sure the sink wouldn't fit in that way. I think I'm answering my own question, but I'm hoping that there is a way that's not too complicated to accomplish this....See MoreDebating drop-in vs undermount Blanco..
Comments (23)I'm reading all of these, I promise! We just got back out electrical and plumbing overages so those will be coming out of pocket. I looked at the Ikea sink but I want something huge with one bowl, their single bowl is only 24". I really do prefer the farm sink though, Joe, so I might keep looking for those! What the showroom might be referencing is from the white Blanco sinks from like 2007. They were made differently and some food stain. They changed their process and ( according to GW) they haven't had issues since then. As far as finishes, counters are Alabama White marble, similar in looks/hardness to Imperial Danby. White inset shaker with ogee framing bead, some fancy toekicks by the range and sink, potentially beadboard BS (I may add a hint of color there, if so it would be a pale blue).. Faucet I have as Danze Opulence ( I'll find a picture), it has to stay around the $350 budget.. Let's see... Glass doors on some uppers, but none near the sink as that wall is just windows.. What if I did undermount then did this.. With the three areas routed out? Overall feel is vintagey-ish.....See Morejerzeegirl
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